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Virat Kohli
No cricket fanatic in the world can claim to be unaware of the current India captain's name. Born and brought up in the Indian capital city of New Delhi, Kohli emerged on the international radar after leading India to the title win at the ICC U19 World Cup in 2008. However, Kohli didn't exactly announce himself at the highest level till 2012 - four years after his debut - when in Australia he hit his maiden Test century (116) in Adelaide. By the end of that tour Kohli had also shown the world just how good a batsman he could become when his 86-ball-133 helped India chase down a mammoth 330 in less than 40 overs against Sri Lanka in the triangular series. Since then he hasn't looked back and has grown from strength to strength by proving his prowess all over the world. Having hit centuries on tough away tours Kohli improved his shorter format game several notches especially with the help of the IPL, where in 2016 he smacked a record 973 runs! A established chaser of totals, he has hundreds in all Test playing nations - except Bangladesh and Zimbabwe - where he has played just a single match. He is also a World Cup winner(2011) and was adjuged the Player of the Tournament at the 2014 ICC World T20. Being counted amongst the four great batsmen of the modern age along with Steven Smith, Kane Williamson and Joe Root, Kohli's meteoric rise over the past couple of years has seen him rise above everyone else in the art of batting. He is the only batsman yet to average more than 48 in all formats of the game and after his exploits in England in the summer of 2018, he has proved that he is the best batsman across the globe under any given conditions. For his exploits on the field he has also been awarded the country's highest sports honour - Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 2018. But with the accolades there also have been questions regarding team selection and his aggressive mindset resulting in failures to win tough series overseas. The fact remains though that just like his runs, there are many more Indian victories to come under his leadership and only time will tell how great a legacy Captain Kohli will leave behind. But regarding his batting skills, it's safe to assume that the debate has been settled for now. There is only one Kohli and he sits right at the top.
Virat Kohli
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Rivalry enters new chapter, no Rohit or Kohli in the squad against Pakistan since 2009
Cricket | Feb 14, 2026, 12:45 PM ISTIndia and Pakistan are all set to lock horns in game 27 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2027. Ahead of the much-awaited clash, it is worth noting that this will be the first time that India will take the field against Pakistan without Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the T20 World Cup since 2009.
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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma face demotion as BCCI announces annual central contracts
Cricket | Feb 09, 2026, 08:56 PM ISTThe BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) took centre stage and revealed that annual central contracts. Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been moved down in Grade B from Grade A, whereas Shubman Gill has moved into Grade A.
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Virat Kohli's legendary T20 World Cup record under threat as Jos Buttler eyes history
Cricket | Feb 07, 2026, 07:35 AM ISTVirat Kohli announced his T20I retirement after India lifted the T20 World Cup 2024. Kohli was a batting machine in the shortest international format, with his success speaking volumes in the T20 World Cups. However, a major Kohli record is now under threat.
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MS Dhoni opines on whether Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should play ODI World Cup 2027
Cricket | Feb 04, 2026, 10:39 AM ISTA lot has been said about whether Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should play the next ODI World Cup in 2027. Meanwhile, MS Dhoni has finally given his opinion on the same and made things clear from his perspective on the matter.
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Virat Kohli returns to Instagram: His 7 gym videos that spark serious motivation
Lifestyle | Jan 30, 2026, 05:30 PM ISTVirat Kohli is back on Instagram after a brief disappearance, and fans have welcomed him in familiar fashion. As the buzz settles, attention shifts to what he does best. Training hard, staying sharp, and setting standards. Here are seven gym videos that capture that mindset.
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Virat Kohli's Instagram account restored after brief disappearance
Cricket | Jan 30, 2026, 08:36 AM ISTThe Instagram account of ace Indian batter Virat Kohli has seemingly been deactivated; the reason behind the same remains unclear, which has prompted the fans to raise several questions about the same.
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Suryakumar Yadav surpasses Virat Kohli as captain, targets Rohit Sharma next in special T20I record
Cricket | Jan 28, 2026, 08:08 AM ISTIndia captain Suryakumar Yadav is back in full flow with the bat and he already has a brilliant record as captain. Even as India are leading 3-0 vs New Zealand in T20Is, Surya has gone past Kohli and is next aiming Rohit Sharma's record in the shortest format of the game.
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Woman bypasses security to approach Rohit Sharma in Indore, reveals reason in video | WATCH
Cricket | Jan 21, 2026, 09:12 PM ISTA security breach at the Indian team hotel in Indore saw a woman approach Rohit Sharma over her daughter’s critical medical condition, sparking concerns about player safety during international tours. She appealed for help from Rohit and Virat Kohli.
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Daryl Mitchell trumps Virat Kohli to become top batter in ICC ODI rankings
Cricket | Jan 21, 2026, 01:51 PM ISTDaryl Mitchell has become the top batter in the latest ICC ODI rankings, trumping Virat Kohli, after smashing 352 runs, including centuries in the last two matches of the series. Kohli has slipped to second place despite scoring a majestic ton in the final ODI in the losing cause.
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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma may earn demotion in BCCI's annual contract: Report
Cricket | Jan 20, 2026, 02:11 PM ISTVirat Kohli and Rohit Sharma may be downgraded in BCCI’s 2026–27 contracts after retiring from Tests and T20Is. The board could scrap the A+ grade, moving the duo to Grade B, while Jadeja and Bumrah shift to Grade A.
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Virat Kohli shatters Ricky Ponting's world record after breaking Tendulkar's feat in 3rd ODI
Cricket | Jan 19, 2026, 07:30 PM ISTVirat Kohli played a jaw-dropping knock in the third ODI between India and New Zealand. En route to his 124 in Indore, he registered some massive milestones, including breaking a Ricky Ponting world record.
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Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar's another world record with majestic century in Indore
Cricket | Jan 19, 2026, 11:47 AM ISTVirat Kohli is far away from surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record of most centuries in international cricket. But the man is breaking every other world record of the master blaster and did so yet again in the third ODI against New Zealand, with a majestic century at Holkar cricket stadium in Indore.
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Virat Kohli vs Sachin Tendulkar: Stats comparison after 85 international centuries
Cricket | Jan 19, 2026, 09:22 AM ISTVirat Kohli continues his golden run in ODIs, with another century in the third and final game against New Zealand on Sunday. He reduced the gap between himself and Sachin in terms of centuries in international cricket. Here's stats comparison between Kohli and Sachin after 85 tons.
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'No one supported him': Former India cricketer points out lack of support for Virat Kohli
Cricket | Jan 19, 2026, 08:05 AM ISTFormer India cricketer Harbhajan Singh took centre stage and talked about the lack of support that Virat Kohli had with him as India lost the third ODI of the ongoing series against New Zealand, where the side failed to chase down the target of 338 runs.
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When will Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma play next match for India after end of New Zealand ODIs?
Cricket | Jan 18, 2026, 11:57 PM ISTVirat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are the two stalwarts in Indian cricket, as fans wait in anticipation to watch these two in action. The two played in the ODI series against New Zealand, with Kohli continuing his stellar run. Check when Kohli and Rohit will play for India next.
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How many centuries Virat Kohli need to break Sachin Tendulkar's world record of international tons?
Cricket | Jan 18, 2026, 11:21 PM ISTVirat Kohli has closed in on Sachin Tendulkar's record for most international centuries as he slammed a brilliant hundred in the third ODI of the series in Indore. Check how far is Kohli now after his hundred in the series decider.
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Virat Kohli's stellar ton goes in vain as New Zealand register first-ever ODI series win in India
Cricket | Jan 18, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTNew Zealand have ended their long wait for an ODI series win in India as the Kiwis won the three-match series 2-1. Virat Kohli played a jaw-dropping knock in the third ODI, but the Indian team lost the game by 41 runs.
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Virat Kohli creates history against New Zealand as he slams 85th international hundred in decider
Cricket | Jan 19, 2026, 12:08 AM ISTVirat Kohli continued his brilliant run as the star batter slammed a brilliant century in the third ODI against New Zealand. Kohli has created history against New Zealand with his 85th international hundred.
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Virat Kohli reigns supreme as number 1 ODI batter, Rohit Sharma drops to third
Cricket | Jan 14, 2026, 02:06 PM ISTVirat Kohli has reclaimed the No.1 spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings after scoring 93 against New Zealand, making it five straight 50+ scores. Rohit Sharma slipped to third after a low score, while Daryl Mitchell rose to second following his 84 in Vadodara.
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IND vs NZ 2nd ODI LIVE Cricket Score: Daryl Mitchell's century helps New Zealand level series
Cricket | Jan 18, 2026, 12:46 PM ISTIND vs NZ 2nd ODI Live Cricket Score: Daryl Mitchell smashed an unbeaten 131 in the 285-run chase as New Zealand leveled the series. KL Rahul's century earlier in the day went in vain as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli got out in their 20s.